Automotive Writer
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: Content
Salary range: 22000-22000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Industry: Automotive
Function: Writing/Editing

Company profile:
carwow is a comparison site that takes the uncertainty and hassle out of buying a new car. We’re passionate about getting people the best car buying experience, from research all the way through to purchase.A young, driven, energetic startup based in central London, carwow are backed by Europe’s leading VC’s including:Balderton Capital (Betfair, Bebo, Bookatable, Yoox)Episode 1 (Zoopla, LOVEFiLM, Shazam)Samos (Betfair, Kabbee, Ocado, BoF)We’ve raised over £1.3M in funding in the last year, with more on the way, so we’re growing fast!We believe buying a new car should be enjoyable. Through carwow consumers can quickly compare upfront offers from our trusted dealer network and buy directly without any hassle or haggling.If you want to help us change the future of car buying, get in touch - you definitely don’t need to be a petrolhead! It’s the chance to be at the start of something huge.

Job description:
carwow is looking for a car-obsessed Automotive Writer to help create reviews, news and feature content.You’ll be a talented automotive writer near the start of your career, someone who can help engage and inform the UK’s car buying public without baffling or boring them. You’ll have your finger on the pulse of the car industry, and you’ll know what stories really matter to carwow readers – that is, anyone who’s interested in buying new cars in the UK.You’ll also have the car knowledge to help update our aggregated car reviews – an industry-leading resource that makes the most mundane cars beautiful, informs while remaining impartial and turns the complexities of model ranges into simple prose.Just as importantly, you’ll play a crucial part in a small editorial team that’s out to change the world of online car journalism, so you’ll be able to make a real difference with your writing.carwow is a young and rapidly expanding company that prides itself on making the whole car buying process happier and less stressful – so you’ll have loads of ideas for new content to meet this goal, and to make sure people find the right cars for them. And we won’t get in your way when it comes to publishing it.Responsibilities Writing world-beating news, reviews and attention-grabbing features to grow carwow into the best car research siteEditing content submitted by our fantastic freelance teamSharing your beautifully crafted words on our social media accountsSourcing and organising photos for storiesLiaising with car manufacturers’ PR departments to check facts

Requirements:
Skills and experienceJournalism degree or equivalent NCTJ trainingSharp news-writing abilityAbility to source automotive news stories in a fast-paced environmentYou’ll be brimming with engaging story ideasKnowledge of the UK car market. You’ll know your Berlingo from your Twingo, your R8 from your i8 and your DSG from your DSC. You’ll also be able to spot if a car review is six months out of date or just plain wrongDesirable qualitiesBasic Photoshop skillsLively personalityBeing bad at table tennisAbility to use WordpressAn eye for photographyThis is a full-time position based in our Holborn offices.Note: this job is unlikely to involve driving – but never say never. Being a first-class writer with great car knowledge is far more important than driving skill.

Benefits:
£22k salary25 days a year holidayLots of opportunity for career progression – we'll be expanding the content team rapidly over the next year